BOS FAQs

  • We recommend you use a general purpose 18V battery drill with a minimum torque of 50NM.
  • Your drill must be operated with the clutch function activated.
  • DO NOT USE an impact driver, hammer drill or air tool. 
  • We use MULTI-LITH EP2 grease. 
  • Any truck or farm grease will work on the unit.
  • The BOS Products are covered by a 5-year warranty.
  • Try and keep the unit as clean as possible. 
  • Grease unit annually or if travelling constantly roughly every 3 months.
  • To grease units, place grease gun over grease nipple and give 2-3 pumps when unit is retracted. 
  • To protect the red cover keep the black weather cover over unit where possible. 
  • Our units come standard with a base plate as it is the most effective way to store your van.
  • We find it more beneficial as you don’t move your 2T+ Van around with a jockey unit.
  • Yes, you can travel with your BOS unit attached.
    • Make sure you lock in the bottom lynch pin.
    • Travel with the unit on the lowest rib. 
  • The BOS standard jockey units can go into any standard 50mm Clamp. 
  • If your van has a 60mm clamp you will need to look at the BOS Black Ops range. 
  • We have a range or security screws that can replace clamp handles and bolts to make your unit more secure and less easy to steal. 
  • No, the BOS jockey units are made as a jockey unit only. 
  • BOS Stabiliser legs can replace your jack.
  • Yes, you always need to make sure you chock the van. 
  • When raising the van with your BOS legs this is done in increments to keep the strain of the chassis and keeps the weight even.
  • You will need the contact of the tyres with the chocks and ground.